Police Log: Shooting at Taco Bell; Multiple Auto Theft Suspects Arrested

The following is a collection of reports prepared by the Union City Police Department. The document contains only items of note that occurred Oct. 11. Reports have been lightly edited for Patch style.

This week’s report also comes with the following safety tip from Cmdr. Ben Horner:

As we begin to see the end of summer and the beginning of fall and winter please be careful during the first few rainy days as the pavements can be extremely slippery due to the mix of oil and water that accumulates on the streets during the summer months. Remember to give yourself plenty of stopping room between the car in front of you in  the event of an emergency.  We generally have an increase in fender-benders during the first few rainy days of the fall season.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Logan student arrested after passing out weed-laced Rice Krispies treats at school

A James Logan High School student was arrested after passing out weed-laced Rice Krispies Treats at school. Officers responded to the school at about 2:35 p.m. following a report of a student passing out the laced treats to classmates. The classmates were unaware that the treats contained marijuana, police said. The student was arrested at the school. No one was injured as a result of the accidental eating of the tainted treats.

Saturday, Oct. 6

Two arrested on suspicion of forgery at Home Depot

At about 11 a.m., officers responded to an in-progress theft at the Home Depot located at 30055 Industrial Pkwy. Arriving officers determined that a couple had entered the store and attempted to steal work-type tools. The investigating officer also found the suspects in possession of forged checks. Both suspects were arrested on suspicion of burglary, forgery and possession of fictitious checks.

Man wounded in Taco Bell shooting

A man was critically wounded during a shooting that occurred at about 10 p.m. at the Taco Bell located at 32002 Alvarado Blvd. Officers responded to the area and found a group of males in the parking lot, one of which had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The investigating officer learned that the victim was with a group of friends when they were confronted by another group and angry words were exchanged. An argument ensued and one of the subjects pulled out a gun and began to shoot at the first group. The investigations unit is actively following up on this case. The victim is currently in stable condition.

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Sunday, Oct. 7

Two arrested in Tamarack Drive home burglary

At about 3:20 p.m., police received a call of an in-progress burglary to a home on the 500 block of Tamarack Drive. The victim said that she and her family had returned home to find two suspects in her home and that her husband was still inside with both suspects.

Officers responded to the residence and found that the suspects had fled. One suspect was located a block away and arrested without incident. The other suspect was located hiding in the Chapel of the Chimes grounds. The suspect put up a brief struggle but was subdued by the arresting officers. Both suspects were arrested on suspicion of burglary and transported to jail. One suspect is a transient with ties in Hayward and the other suspect lives in Fairway Park

Monday, Oct. 8

Five stolen cars found at Best Value Inn, two suspects arrested

On Monday night at about 10:07 p.m., an officer on routine patrol in the area of Whipple Road and Industrial Parkway made contact with two subjects in front of the Best Value Inn on the Hayward-Union City border. The officer found that the two suspects were connected to five stolen vehicles that had been dumped in the hotel parking lot. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of auto theft and several other vehicle related charges.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Man arrested on suspicion of auto theft, meth possession

At about 3:07 p.m., an officer on routine patrol in the area of the Bridgepoint apartment complex located on Lowry Boulevard saw a person sitting in a parked car. The officer contacted the subject and found him to be in a stolen car. The subject broke away from the officer and attempted to flee, but the officer tackled him and took him into custody after a brief struggle. In addition to arresting the subject on suspicion of auto theft, the officer found 28.8 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle and arrested him on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance for sales.

Another suspect arrested on suspicion of auto theft

Shortly after at 3:30 p.m., an officer on routine patrol in the area of Almaden Boulevard and Medallion Drive saw a car run a stop sign. The officer made an enforcement stop and found that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Milpitas. The driver was arrested on suspicion of auto theft without incident and transported to jail.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Driver crashes into light pole on Decoto and Perry

At about 1:57 p.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle accident into a light pole at the intersection of Decoto Road and Perry Road. The lone driver complained of chest pain and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. This incident is still under investigation by the Traffic Unit.

Drunk driver arrested

Later this night around midnight, an officer on routine patrol saw a vehicle being driven erratically on Decoto Road near 13th Street and attempted to make an enforcement stop. The driver failed to yield to the patrol car’s red light and siren, and continued to drive toward Mission Boulevard where she finally pulled over. The officer observed the female driver climb over the male passenger and exit out the passenger side door. The passenger also exited the vehicle through the same door. The driver was eventually arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol after failing a series of field sobriety tests.

Thursday, Oct. 11

Drunk driver crashes into multiple parked cars

Around 6:30 a.m., officers received several reports of a vehicle collision on Mann Avenue near Clover Street. While attempting to drive to the Union City BART station, the female driver, who was intoxicated, smashed into a number of parked cars causing significant damage.